Chunky Potato Soup

What to do with all of that leftover ham after Easter?? Or maybe looking for a quick soup to fill you up with a piece of bread? Well this soup will not disappoint.

This was “souper” easy to make and the kids ate 2 bowls each. I made this from leftover ham I had frozen from Christmas. A slice of fresh bread and this was a great quick and easy meal!! As always you do not have to follow my recipe religiously except for the flour and milk!!

Chunky Potato Soup

4 medium red potatoes (I did not have red so used regular russet potatoes and they were small so I used 5)

2 c water

1 small onion

3 TBS butter

3 TBS all-purpose flour

Crushed red pepper flakes (I am ashamed to say I am out of these so made it without)

Ground black pepper

3 c milk

1/2 tsp sugar

1 c shredded cheddar cheese

1 c cubed cooked ham

Peel potatoes and cut into 1-inch cubes. Bring water to a boil in large saucepan. Add potatoes and cook until tender

Drain, reserving liquid. Set aside potatoes.

Measure 1 c cooking liquid, adding water, if necessary; set aside.

Peel and finely chop onion.

Melt butter in saucepan over medium heat. Add onion to saucepan; cook, stirring frequently, until onion is translucent and tender, but not brown.

Add flour to saucepan; season with pepper flakes and black pepper to taste (I put a good 2 grinds of pepper in) Cook 3 to 4 minutes.

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